Assembly support using AR technology based on automatic sequence generation

This paper addresses the challenge of integrating simulation and augmented reality tools into final assembly operations. The study presented, comprises an assembly sequence generation algorithm, for the creation of assembly sequences and steps, carried out by engineers with the use of CAD data and any additional input concerning the product. This information is then delivered to the AR (Augmented Reality) module, which is responsible for the visual instructions of the assembly task. The AR module is based on an algorithm that creates the virtual instructions, having as basis the assembly sequence of the specific product. The instructions are stored in the form of a template. (C) 2013 CIRP.